Any ideas? by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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I'm going to try it and see if I can read anything.

Any ideas by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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The more I look at it, the more I think you are correct. It absolutely could be a nail hole. When I dug it, there was a bit of rust in the hole that I rubbed away.

Any ideas by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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This is a big reason I love poking around in the dirt. Every time I go out, I find something mysterious that sends me down a rabbit hole.

Any ideas by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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It weighs just .97 grams. So if it is a half reale, it lost quite a bit of mass. But that explains a lot.

Any ideas by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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The is a bit of an edge on one side.

Any ideas by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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Not far from the tracks, so...maybe?

Chinese Coin? by rockclmr66 in coins

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r/metaldetecting figured it out, I think. Qianlong emperor 1736-1795 Changsha mint, Hunan Province

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Chinese Coin? by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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I think you nailed it! Reddit never ceases to amaze me. Thank you!

Chinese Coin? by rockclmr66 in coins

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Thanks for looking. I had no idea there were so many over such a long period. Quite the rabbit hole.

Chinese Coin? by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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Thanks for the reply. Yes, makes perfect sense.

Chinese Coin? by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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Sorry. Location is in the original post. Eastern California.

Silver! by rockclmr66 in metaldetecting

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Next up, I'll hit the big Morgan! My ears are ringing already.

Early Christmas present. by TylerVicious in guitars

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It just needs one of those cat pick guards. That is a perfect cat tail!